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When fifteen-year-old Cade first laid eyes on the box that held the video game Rock Band under his family Christmas tree, he could see his whole future: the face-melting guitar solos he'd play to stadiums of screaming fans, the fame and glory that would follow him like an entourage, the girls that would beg for a night with Cade the Rock God . . .

But that's not exactly how it went.

Instead of a packed stadium it was a packed college apartment, and girls didn't exactly beg him, although he did find himself in the highs and lows of love a few times. He didn't get to play to thousands of screaming fans either, but the few real friends he found along the way, well . . . that part turned out to be just as epic.

With a story for each of the fifty-eight songs available on the original Rock Band, Cade Wiberg dives headfirst into the brutal and beautiful years that shape us into the people we become, and the music that gets us through it all.

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  1. Print length
    356 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Belle Isle Books
  4. Publication date
    May 30, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.79 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1953021697
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1953021694
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"Cade Wiberg's debut deserves a spot next to Rob Sheffield and Nick Hornby-a life-affirming, coming-of-age story that celebrates a generation's shared love of music and popular culture. It's not often that you come across a memoir that's as big-hearted as it is laugh-out-loud funny. Inventive, witty, and true blue, this book is a genuine treat."


-Jay Varner, lecturer in writing, rhetoric, and technical communication at James Madison University and author of Nothing Left to Burn


"My Life According to Rock Band is the tale of a hopeless romantic who wishes dating came with difficulty settings. I laughed, I cried, I regretted selling my Rock Band set a decade ago."

-R.J. Haynes, writer/producer of This is My Year and Kidney Beans

"A nostalgic look-back filled with friends, laughs, and music. A must-read for any rock music or video game loving millennial. This book will take you through the personal growth of a young man finding himself within the things he loves."

-Tarik Begic, filmmaker, writer/director of Inhalation and The End of the Circle


"Within an endless setlist of the moments that shaped our adolescence, My Life According to Rock Band feels like a perfectly nostalgic and brutally honest memoir that easily earns five gold stars."

-Kyle Johnson, camera operator and assistant editor of the Emmy-winning show Made in Virginia


"My Life According to Rock Band is an intimate look at the familiar struggles of growing up, making friends, losing girls, and everything in between. With humor and heart, Cade Wiberg shows us that sometimes life is a 100% expert solo, and other times it's being stuck playing the piano controller no one wants."

-Kelsey Sullivan, English professor at the Taylor Institute

About the Author

Born and raised in northern Virginia, Cade Wiberg has written creative non-fiction for over a decade. He is a JMU graduate with a passion for film, music, and television. In his spare time, Cade enjoys playing guitar, songwriting, and hosting Rock Band/Karaoke nights at local breweries in his hometown of Charlottesville, VA.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Belle Isle Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 30, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1953021697
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1953021694
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.79 x 8.5 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #5,123,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars (17)

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Born and raised in northern Virginia, Cade Wiberg has written creative non-fiction for over a decade. He is a JMU graduate with a passion for film, music, and television. In his spare time, Cade enjoys playing guitar, songwriting, and hosting Rock Band/Karaoke nights at local breweries in his hometown of Charlottesville, VA.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
17 global ratings

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Customers find the book emotionally resonant, with one review noting how it explores themes of love and friendship while maintaining a distinct sense of humility. Customers describe it as a really fun read that relates to Cade's stories, and they appreciate the humor throughout.
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8 customers mention emotional, 8 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, noting its vulnerability and distinct sense of humility, with one customer highlighting how it explores themes of love and friendship.
Wiberg bares his soul in this hilarious, yet emotional memoir.Read more
What a thoroughly fun, engaging, and most importantly, vulnerable memoir. I honestly could not put it down once I started!...Read more
A masterclass in adolescent heartbreak storytelling. A refreshingly vulnerable book that somehow made me laugh, smile and cry all in equal measure....Read more
...Whether it's self-depricating humor, heart-warming encounters, or just blatantly sad, Cade puts these moments on display in such a tangible fashion...Read more
8 customers mention entertaining, 8 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book really fun to read, with one describing it as a hilarious coming-of-age story.
I loved this book! Nostalgic and raw, and somehow when it makes you want to cry you end up laughing out loud....Read more
...I can honestly say Rock Band has been one of the best books I’ve read in awhile....Read more
This was a wildly entertaining, fun, and deep read about a young man growing into adulthood while learning about himself and the world around him....Read more
What a thoroughly fun, engaging, and most importantly, vulnerable memoir. I honestly could not put it down once I started!...Read more
6 customers mention content, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the content of the book, with many relating to Cade's stories and finding it an honest coming-of-age narrative. One customer describes it as a masterclass in adolescent heartbreak storytelling.
...This book is a coming of age story about a genuine person navigating relationships (poorly) and friendships (easily) and he can't figure out why the...Read more
Really enjoyed this honest coming of age story that explores themes of love and friendship....Read more
A masterclass in adolescent heartbreak storytelling. A refreshingly vulnerable book that somehow made me laugh, smile and cry all in equal measure....Read more
...From friends to faith, you will relate to Cade’s stories and like me find yourself going I went through this too!...Read more
6 customers mention humor, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book humorous, with some mentioning it made them laugh, and one noting how the author bares his soul in a hilarious manner.
...whose pros has a very distinct sense of humility that is both hilarious and endearing.Read more
Funny. Awkward. Relatable. Uplifting.Read more
...and raw, and somehow when it makes you want to cry you end up laughing out loud....Read more
Wiberg bares his soul in this hilarious, yet emotional memoir.Read more

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  • John
    5 out of 5 stars
    Funny, Vulnerable and Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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    A masterclass in adolescent heartbreak storytelling. A refreshingly vulnerable book that somehow made me laugh, smile and cry all in equal measure. Wiberg is a great wordsmith whose pros has a very distinct sense of humility that is both hilarious and endearing.

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  • Brian Carlson
    5 out of 5 stars
    Like reading a Linklater hangout movie
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2022
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    This was a wildly entertaining, fun, and deep read about a young man growing into adulthood while learning about himself and the world around him. Even if you don't quite relate to where the protagonist/author is coming from, he does a great job of sharing his feelings and struggles to the point which the reader can understand and find themselves in his head to a degree.

    It felt like watching a Richard Linklater hangout film, like Everybody Wants Some!! or Dazed & Confused, where you don't what's going to happen narratively, or if there will be any real meaning or catharsis, but you can't put it down because the characters in the book, who are all real people, are so compelling and fun to hang out with even in text. It felt like experiencing some of my favorite comedy drama hangout films, but in book form.

    It's nicely wrapped throughout by very tender and sincere nostalgia for the Rock Band game, that really drives home one the biggest themes of the memoir. Never let go of what shaped you into who you are. You can be whatever you want to be. Cade Wiberg's a rock star!

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  • Chandler
    4 out of 5 stars
    Funny. Awkward. Relatable. Uplifting.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022
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    So... Everyone ACTUALLY experiences/creates awkward moments and phases in life?

    We all have in-the-shower flashbacks to crappy moments in our life and find it difficult to believe that others go through the same thing. It is so refreshing to read a raw and true set of stories that actually makes you feel like, all along, you were at least somewhat like everyone else.

    Whether it's self-depricating humor, heart-warming encounters, or just blatantly sad, Cade puts these moments on display in such a tangible fashion that makes me want a book for each new decade of his life.

    As a teenager, I could've learned a lot about self-acceptance. As a college kid, I couldve learned a lot about dating and drinking. As a now 28 year old, I learned a lot about how normal my abnormal life was/is. At 40, I could definitely sit back chuckling "ahh how naive, weird, and stupid we all were."

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  • Caroline
    5 out of 5 stars
    A distinct sense of humility that is both hilarious and endearing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
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    What a thoroughly fun, engaging, and most importantly, vulnerable memoir. I honestly could not put it down once I started! From the highs of friendship, to the lows of love, and all the songs we listen to in between, this coming-of-age tale has it all. Highly recommend.

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  • James Shannon
    5 out of 5 stars
    A trip through adolescence
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2022
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    I am an avid reader, reading a book a week typically. I can honestly say Rock Band has been one of the best books I’ve read in awhile. Cade does an amazing job of pouring all those purely human experience into the pages of his book. From friends to faith, you will relate to Cade’s stories and like me find yourself going I went through this too! Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. By the end you will be itching to dust off your Rock Band controllers and attend one of Cade’s epic parties 🎸

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  • Sarah Gordon
    5 out of 5 stars
    Didn't want it to end!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022
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    I loved this book! Nostalgic and raw, and somehow when it makes you want to cry you end up laughing out loud. This book is a coming of age story about a genuine person navigating relationships (poorly) and friendships (easily) and he can't figure out why the outcomes are so drastically different. I couldn't bring myself to read the last 10 pages for a week because I didn't want the book to end. I'll be recommending it to all of my friends!

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  • Connor R
    5 out of 5 stars
    Finished in 48 Hours
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
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    The fun part for me was personally relating to the experiences: The trials and tribulations of growing up Catholic, all the lost loves, parental expectations, etc. Really fun connections to Virginia locations, JMU, and great music. Highly recommend!

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  • Tammy Mannarino
    4 out of 5 stars
    A Book that Resonates!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022
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    Really enjoyed this honest coming of age story that explores themes of love and friendship. Folks in their 20s and 30s will really identify with the framework of the memoir and enjoy reliving the music-focused cooperative gaming experience. While some authors have difficulty capturing realistic dialogue, Wiberg's writing is spot-on. Without spoiling the ending--I think there are many folks who need to hear that, as hard as life can be, if you can find a few trustworthy friends, things will be okay.

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